The first auditioner is Mark Labriola. People tell him he looks like Jack Black. He tells us he likes cheese and as a child he was “on the run” with his mom. Some confusing banter about the location of various kids ensues. Mark sings good. Posh is pleasantly surprised. All the judges say yes.
We watch a clip about people being nervous, and then we meet Mario who has a nervous laugh. He’s dressed like a homeless militant sorcerer. He sings a laughable version of “Jailhouse Rock”. After plenty of nervous laughing, the judges tell him it’s a no. Hahaha.
A clip of foul mouthed audition rejects plays. Lots of people seem to punch the camera—which seems painful. Kimberly Kerbow is another mom with a cute, sassy kid. So far this season, cute, sassy kids have been beneficial to aspiring idols. I think she’s cute. Her voice is pretty good. The judges all give her a yes.
A montage of good performers follows, but as usual, we don’t hear any of their singing. Danelle Hayes is dressed like a hot mess. She says she’s a wreck…well, she’s dressed for the part for sure. Her voice is raspy and powerful. The judges like her and she gets four yes votes.
Casey James was in a motorcycle accident and was told he would never play the guitar again. He plays it, even though it causes him pain. He sings and Simon doesn’t like him at all. He’s cute, but boring. Kara asks him to take off his shirt. Well, that’s weird. He makes it to Hollywood.
Tori Kelly brings a gaggle of kids with her to the audition. One of them comes into the audition and passes out drawings of the judges. Tori has a good voice. So far, it’s the best female voice of the audition. Simon didn’t like the voice, but the other judges disagree and put her through.
On day two of the audition, we meet Austin Paul. He studies music composition and plays football. He gives us a brief lesson in long-snapping. When he talks, he seems retarded. When he sings, he deepens that suspicion. All the judges thought he was cocky. The judges try and take him down a notch, but he still thinks he could be a star. Not on Idol.
Male Mary J. Blige (aka Kenny) is up next. When he sings, he brings community together. Perhaps together in opposition to ever having to hear him again. All the judges tell him no, but he launches into another song. It’s also very bad.
Nicci Nix has the most annoying speaking voice I’ve ever heard…like Minnie Mouse on speed. I don’t think her singing voice is too much better. Posh likes her attitude, skin, and look. Randy loves her, Kara loves her, Simon likes her. I don’t get it. I thought it was ok at best.
Haley Vaughn is lucky to be alive. She was born premature and weighed just two pounds. Big deal, I weigh that now. She wants to be the first black, pop, country mainstream singer. If you add enough adjectives to a noun, you can be the first of anything. I think she’s on to something here. The judges like her voice and her bubbly personality. I like the personality too. She’s going to Hollywood. While I wasn’t blown away by her voice, there’s something about her I really like.
Denver closes with an homage to bikini girl. This serves as an introduction to bikini boy. All the judges walk out on him…good call.
Best Female Voice- Tori KellyBest Male Voice- Mark Labriola
Cutest Girl- Kimberly Kerbow
Hottest Guy- Casey James
Best Personality- Haley Vaughn
Best Overall- Haley Vaughn
I Found it quite funny that she faked the accent and made up the cover story. Girl has been on two MTV reality shows already. Fame whore!
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